About the Series
Opioids: Crisis in the Northland is a television and digital project that addresses many facets of the opioid epidemic in our region in order to encourage conversations and solutions around this devastating issue.
Throughout the six-part miniseries, digital-only videos and podcasts, the project will highlight stories of those affected by opioids, including those experiencing opioid abuse disorders and their families, law enforcement, law makers and the medical community. Through their stories, this project will work to de-stigmatize opioid abuse disorders, inspire community-wide conversation, and encourage discussion around solutions.
Watch Episode 6 - Treatment
Watch Episode 5 - The Case
Watch Episode 4 - Law and Addiction
Watch Episode 3 - Treatment
Watch Episode 2 - Addicted
Watch Episode 1 - Tracing an Epidemic
Opioid overdoses are killing more people in St. Louis County per capita than anywhere else in Minnesota. As the death toll mounts, so do the social and economic impacts in our region, in communities both large and small, tragically altering the lives of individuals and families.
How do we respond to this crisis as a community? How is it affecting our healthcare system, law enforcement services, courts, schools and homes? What can we learn from stories of success and recovery? How do we connect people to resources of help and hope?
Special Thanks
Thank you to St. Luke’s for their support of the six-part TV miniseries, as well as the podcasts.
Thank you to Community Memorial Hospital for their support of the digital series.
Thank you to Essentia Health for their support of our Town Hall kick-off event.